Prairie View, TX has a lower crime rate compared to the national average, with a violent crime rate of 16.8 and a property crime rate of 13.9. This is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. This may be attributed to the fact that Prairie View is a small, close-knit community with a population of about 6,500. However, despite its relatively low crime rate, there have been some notable incidents in recent years, including a shooting at Prairie View A&M University in 2015 that left two people injured. Overall, while Prairie View may have a lower crime rate compared to other areas, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help maintain the safety and security of their community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Prairie View violent crime is 16.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Prairie View property crime is 13.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.